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In a year of a lot of predicted “locks” on nominations, this year’s Oscar nominations still provided us with ample surprises. No joy for the film Joy (only a Best Actress nod for Jennifer Lawrence). Not much racial diversity with snubs of Will Smith for Concussion, Michael B. Jordan for Creed, Idris Elba for Beasts […]

Adult Services Librarian Cecilia C.’s Movie Picks: Hitchcock/Truffaut. Being a Hitchcock fan, I was pretty sure I would like this one. But, even though Hitchcock and his works are at the core, it is more of an homage to filmmaking in general. Anyone who is remotely interested in films and how they are made will […]

Another year, another Oscar Night Party at the Niles Library. This, our 11th annual celebration, was once again a success. Sixty people watched, cheered and even shared fashion gossip with their friends and fellow movie buffs. We played trivia and many people walked out with door prizes, which included movie books, AMC Theatre gift cards […]

This is the time of year when EVERYONE has a “best of” list. So not wanting to feel left out, and since the Adult Services staff watches a lot of movies, we want to share our picks with you for some of OUR best of the year. Will you agree with all of these? Certainly […]

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